Living without government assistance
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Hello everyone, I'm Katrina from Living with Disabilities. You're tuned into the Living with Disabilities, advocacy website dedicated to helping people comprehend the disabled community. The core purpose of our website is to assist society in recognizing the full range of various disabilities and conditions. Accessibility is a key component of this understanding. Without accessibility, there's exclusion. This week, we'll discuss Living without assistance from the government. Let's push 'Dis' aside and focus on the 'Ability' of Living with Disabilities.
Approaching this article requires a clear mind, and with such clarity comes the ability to empathize with the experiences of a person with a disability. Living with Disabilities acknowledges the challenges inherent in writing about this subject. For some, if not all, individuals with disabilities, living without government assistance can pose significant challenges. Given the phase, the struggle is real, a full-on experience.
The presidential debate between Republican Donald J. Trump and now Democrat Vice President Kamala D. Harris is ongoing. Will individuals who depend on government funding lose their assistance, or will there be a big increase in 2025? Many have observed a significant price increase, and it's not limited to gas. With the rising cost of living, one might wonder if funding for individuals with disabilities through SSI or SSDI will be impacted.
CNBC has reported that the Social Security Administration's funds are expected to be sufficient for paying benefits until they are projected to deplete in 2035.
Individuals with disabilities and conditions may be concerned and consider seeking better solutions, or they might question whether the situation is simply a scare tactic. Living with Disabilities are understandably in a state of shock after hearing the reported statement from former President Donald J. Trump regarding disabled individuals: "Maybe disabled people should just die." The statement deeply upset the host, Katrina, raising concerns about the election's impact on SSI and SSDI, and how it might affect the ability of people with disabilities to meet their basic needs.
Both Social Security Insurance and Social Security Disability Insurance offer benefits, each with distinct eligibility criteria and purposes. Social Security Disability Insurance offers more benefits compared to Supplemental Security Income.
If both benefits are cut, how will people with disabilities manage to provide for themselves when what they receive is already insufficient to last a week? Does this imply that individuals with disabilities would have to rely on their parents, guardians, or significant others? Living with disabilities, one's mind is often overwhelmed with numerous questions, especially in light of the reported statement by former President Donald J. Trump that "disabled people should die." Some individuals can manage without Supplemental Security Income, while others would be thrust into poverty without it.
A higher percentage of individuals with disabilities live in poverty compared to those without disabilities, which is a situation that urgently requires improvement.
The government's consideration of ending Social Security benefits is a complex issue. If the program were to be terminated, it could potentially lead to significant financial challenges for many individuals who rely on these benefits for their livelihood.
What are your thoughts on the government's plans for Social Security benefits? Should people with disabilities be afraid, or should they explore other financial assistance programs?
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